Box Score (vs. Washington College)
Box Score (vs. Framingham State)
AUBURNDALE, Fla. – The Edgewood College baseball team's second day at the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational featured a thrilling ninth inning comeback, but the Eagles were still unable to crack the win column. The Eagles lost a 7-6 heartbreaker in 12 innings to Washington College (Md.) in the day's first game, before falling to Framingham State (Mass.) 9-6 in the second game.
Against Washington College, the Eagles trailed 6-1 heading into the ninth inning, but Alex Jaskulski led off with a ringing double. Eric Curtis then hammered a pitch into right-center field for an RBI triple to cut the lead to 6-2. After an out and a pair of walks, Ryan Walker's ground ball eluded Shoremen shortstop Ryan Normoyle for an error allowing two runs to score. Brad Clark drove in another run with an RBI groundout to make the score 6-5 and set the stage for Ryan O'Dell. The sophomore third baseman delivered a single to left field to score Walker from second and send the game into extra innings.
Joe Gura who had come on to pitch for the Eagles in the bottom of the ninth inning, held Washington College scoreless for three innings before running into trouble in the 12th. The Shoremen's John Rolewicz singled and moved over to second on a sacrifice bunt. Right fielder Ian Remington then ended the game with an RBI single up the middle for the 7-6 victory.
Edgewood College matched their season-high total with 12 base hits, led by Curtis's 3-for-5 performance, including his RBI triple and two stolen bases. Sean Thompson went 2-for-4 while O'Dell, Walker and Jaskulski also had two hits apiece. Walker and O'Dell both hit safely in their sixth straight game.
Miles Mayer went seven innings as the Eagles' starter, allowing four earned runs on eight hits and striking out three. Zane Medeiros finished the eighth inning before yielding to Gura who took the loss in relief.
Statistics were not immediately available for the game against Framingham State. Check EdgewoodCollegeEagles.com on Wednesday for complete statistics.
The Eagles will have Wednesday off before playing an exhibition game against the Minnesota Twins rookie team on Thursday in Fort Myers.
Box Score (vs. Framingham State)
AUBURNDALE, Fla. – The Edgewood College baseball team's second day at the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational featured a thrilling ninth inning comeback, but the Eagles were still unable to crack the win column. The Eagles lost a 7-6 heartbreaker in 12 innings to Washington College (Md.) in the day's first game, before falling to Framingham State (Mass.) 9-6 in the second game.
Against Washington College, the Eagles trailed 6-1 heading into the ninth inning, but Alex Jaskulski led off with a ringing double. Eric Curtis then hammered a pitch into right-center field for an RBI triple to cut the lead to 6-2. After an out and a pair of walks, Ryan Walker's ground ball eluded Shoremen shortstop Ryan Normoyle for an error allowing two runs to score. Brad Clark drove in another run with an RBI groundout to make the score 6-5 and set the stage for Ryan O'Dell. The sophomore third baseman delivered a single to left field to score Walker from second and send the game into extra innings.
Joe Gura who had come on to pitch for the Eagles in the bottom of the ninth inning, held Washington College scoreless for three innings before running into trouble in the 12th. The Shoremen's John Rolewicz singled and moved over to second on a sacrifice bunt. Right fielder Ian Remington then ended the game with an RBI single up the middle for the 7-6 victory.
Edgewood College matched their season-high total with 12 base hits, led by Curtis's 3-for-5 performance, including his RBI triple and two stolen bases. Sean Thompson went 2-for-4 while O'Dell, Walker and Jaskulski also had two hits apiece. Walker and O'Dell both hit safely in their sixth straight game.
Miles Mayer went seven innings as the Eagles' starter, allowing four earned runs on eight hits and striking out three. Zane Medeiros finished the eighth inning before yielding to Gura who took the loss in relief.
Statistics were not immediately available for the game against Framingham State. Check EdgewoodCollegeEagles.com on Wednesday for complete statistics.
The Eagles will have Wednesday off before playing an exhibition game against the Minnesota Twins rookie team on Thursday in Fort Myers.